Compare portion size (the amount your child actually eats) to the serving size listed on the panel. If the serving size is one cup and your child eats two cups, he or she is getting twice the calories, fat and other nutrients listed on the label.
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Involve your child in the cutting, mixing and preparation of all meals. Even a snack can be healthy.
Sit down together as a family to enjoy a wonderful meal and the opportunity to share the day's experiences with one another.
To encourage a healthy lifestyle, get your children involved in selecting the food that will appear at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table.
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